Candela news

CDB were at UCL East on Friday, 07 November 2026, and enjoyed the site facilities - including the AcelorMittal Orbit - plus many short research reports, strategy discussions, a quiz and socialising.

Laura Porro from UCL's Centre for Integrative Anatomy was filmed talking about anatomy and fluffy dinosaurs with CBeebies' Maddie Moate - and helping Maddie to dissect a pig's brain!

The Centre for Integrative Anatomy celebrated World Anatomy Day 2025 by running an exciting, hands-on event in London, on Saturday, 18 October. A great time was had by all: Anatomy IS Amazing!

A fossil, discovered by Dr Stig Walsh (National Museums Scotland) near Elgol, Isle of Skye, has been identified by our Centre Director in an international, hi-tech-enabled study published in Nature.

Mary Yacoob has made a series of drawings inspired by her dialogues with researchers at the Centre. Speculative illustrations of sea creatures are rendered in fine white lines on deep blue backgrounds

Professor Jason Rihel has received a €3.5M ERC Advanced Grant to investigate how sleep reshapes brain synapses, revealing key mechanisms vital for healthy brain function and behaviour.

On Thursday, 16th October, a celebration was held to mark the opening of refurbished facilities on the 4th floor of UCL’s Anatomy building.

The growing understanding of MCS’ biology and function has dramatically changed the traditional view of interplay between biochemically compartmentalised entities.

Every week, Professor Brian Cox and panels of scientists and experts tackle audience questions about some of the biggest issues facing society today.

Congratulations to the UCL Centre for Integrative Anatomy who have increased their sustainability effort, and gained a Silver Level Award for LEAF and a Bronze Level Award for Green Impact.

On Friday 18 July, the Division of Biosciences hosted a special event to honour the legacy of Professor Lionel Penrose (UCL Galton Professor, 1945–1965). A medically trained scientist and pioneer of clinical genetics, Penrose was also a vocal critic of eugenics.

NPP's Hermany Munguba was awarded the 2025 Freedman Price (honorable mention) by the BBRF. This is a great honor for Hermany and the Neuroscience, Physiology and Pharmacology department. Hermany joins a list of prestigious previous years, winners and honorable mentions.

UCL researchers ran a successful workshop and conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, training over 100 students in genetic analysis and presenting cutting-edge research on Cameroonian population genetics, with strong support from local institutions and government leaders.

Prof Barbara Conradt joins the community of leading life scientists in Europe and beyond.

Anatomy Tutor(s) needed to deliver practical-based anatomy teaching to undergraduate and postgraduate students, using cadaveric and prosected material, Anatomage table and imaging resources.